Literature
Science/Social Studies
Paired Passages
Review!
Ghostrider
100
What is the very first thing you should do when approaching a literature passage? (or any passage)
READ THE BLURB! THE BLURB BLURB BLURB BLURB BLURB (or read the excerpt information)
100
What do the first two or three sentences of the passage usually contain? (two things)
The passage's purpose and main idea.
100
What will the paired passages have in common? (2 things)
They will be on the same topic and interact with one another in some way.
100
How much total time do you have to complete the reading test?
65 minutes
100
How tall is Ghostrider?
5'10"
200
What should you try and figure out if there is a main character or a narrator? (There are 3 points, you should be able to get one)
What are his circumstances, motivations, opinions, or aspirations? Who are the main character's friends, allies, or enemies? What drives or challenges this main character?
200
What part of each paragraph should you read very carefully while looking for transitions?
The first sentence.
200
True or false: The set of questions will ask only about both passages together.
False: the questions will ask about each passage separately as well.
200
How much total time should you spend on one passage and all of its questions?
13 minutes
200
What was the movie that Ghostrider saw over 4th of July weekend that was absolutely horrible?
Free State of Jones
300
What is the first, most important thing you should try to find while reading a passage?
What is this passage about?
300
Briefly describe the They Say/I Say method.
Conversation flow in which author typically presents an accepted idea or theory, then explains why that theory is wrong and why a new theory (the theory the author believes) is correct. I Say = argument, They say = counterargument
300
What type of question might be asked for paired passages? (only need to identify 1)
-How the author of the first passage would most likely react to a claim made by author of the second passage -How the two passages are similar or different
300
The New SAT is not a reading comprehension test, but rather an ________ analysis or __________ finding test.
Argument analysis or evidence finding test.
300
What is one unique talent that Ghostrider has?
putting thumb behind knuckle, burping, cracking neck
400
What should you pay careful attention to that virtually always appears at key places in the passage? (3 things)
Major transitions, unusual punctuation, and strong language
400
Give 3 examples of "They Say" sentence starters.
some people believe, many people think that, most people think that, it is commonly thought that, in the past, traditionally people have believed that
400
What do synthesis questions ask you to do?
Draw connections between a pair of passages or ask about an informational graphic.
400
Name the 4 different subject types for passages.
1. US & World Literature 2. Social Studies 3. Science/Social Sciences 4. US founding document/ Great Global Conversation
400
What is one of Ghostrider's pet peeves?
consistent, ongoing noise (like tapping excessively, humming, etc.)
500
What important information will the introduction and the conclusion present?
Introduction will present the character and the general scenario and the conclusion will reiterate the essential information that the author wants to convey about them.
500
Provide 3 examples if "I Say" sentence starters
However, in reality... But is it really true, it seems to me that, it now seems clear that.. people now think that, another possibility is that...
500
What is the most effective approach to reading and answering paired passages (according to C*Stem Decode)
1. Read the excerpt information. 2. Read the first passage. 3. Answer the questions about the first passage. 4. Read the second passage. 5. Answer the questions about the second passage. 6. answer the last 3 or 4 questions about relationships between two passages.
500
What three things should you pay attention to during each reading passage?
Point, argument change or new argument, organization
500
What is Ghostrider's favorite food?
French Fries
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